Alex Williams

The majority of what you see on Hosting Data was created by me, down to every single oxford comma and overly indulgent pun. I refer to Hosting Data as “we” the majority of the time because we also have a great team of researchers and writers who work for meager sums of money to further the cause or on a volunteer basis. I still work as a front-end developer and web designer on a regular basis but Hosting Data has gone from a part-time project to my own little venture. I'm also one of the curators of NoSQL-Database.orgwhich I've combined with Hosting Data to make a more comprehensive list of NoSQL and database listings. If you’d like to stop by for a chat or offer up any constructive criticism, we’d love to hear from you on our contact page.
Google Game
Guides

What is a Web Developer? 

No different to script-writers churning out increasingly more surprising movies by the day, web development is a job that’s growing rapidly in size and becoming more necessary. Sites like Google (just think back to Google’s epic Olympic Island game on their homepage), Amazon, and Twitter are constantly...
Alex Williams, 2 years ago 10 min read  
Card Payment
Business

Best Merchant Services UK (2024) 

Whether running a small e-commerce business or operating a large, multi-channel enterprise, getting payment processing services to accept your customer’s card payments, bank deposits and electronic checks is vital. Politics aside, we’ll explain the benefits of choosing different merchant accounts and payment processing services for your e-commerce...
Alex Williams, 2 years ago 17 min read  
Payroll
Business

Best Payroll Companies (UK) 

In the fast-paced world of modern business, keeping track of employee salaries can seem like a never-ending game of Whack-a-Mole. When it comes to tracking and paying salaries in your company, you want to be as efficient as possible. Here’s everything you need to know...
Alex Williams, 2 years ago 17 min read  
VoIP Providers
News

Best VoIP Providers (UK Reviews) 

Do you have friends or family who live outside of the country? Are you planning a business trip abroad? Then, using a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service may be what you need. It’s what it sounds like: the technology lets people voice call via...
Alex Williams, 2 years ago 18 min read  
Home Security Systems
News

Best Home Security Systems (2026) 

With increasing concerns over home security, the number of companies entering this sector has climbed. Which means a dizzying array of products that can be a tad difficult to understand. To help you, we’ve put together a list of the 8 best home security systems – whether...
Alex Williams, 2 years ago 22 min read  
Merchant Account
Business

What is a Merchant Account? 

Ever tried to pay a street vendor but it was ‘cash-only’? (In business, we call that ‘lost-opportunity…’) Today, merchant accounts are an indispensable tool when running any business, small or large. They enable businesses to accept card payments from customers or clients. With a merchant account, you...
Alex Williams, 2 years ago 16 min read